Knee Extension Orthosis
Mark Raabe
Description
Collection
Title:
Knee Extension Orthosis
Creator:
Mark Raabe
Date:
7/3/2001
Text:
Dear Colleagues,
Have received a Rx for a knee orthosis with extension assist for a male with
removal of necrotic patella. Have been told that there is no extension
mechanism of the knee left. Doctor wants an orthosis that will provide
extension and stability during gait without being locked...ie. Allowing knee
flexion during gait! I am unaware of a suitable functional knee orthosis or
joint that would accomplish this. Does anyone know of possible solutions?? I
know there has been numerous inquiries regarding a weight activated locking
joint on this server, have we discovered such an animal? And if so what are
people's experiences of it?
Best regards
Mark Raabe, Dip. App. Sci. P&O
Orthotist/Prosthetist
OrthoSynergy Pty. Ltd.
Have received a Rx for a knee orthosis with extension assist for a male with
removal of necrotic patella. Have been told that there is no extension
mechanism of the knee left. Doctor wants an orthosis that will provide
extension and stability during gait without being locked...ie. Allowing knee
flexion during gait! I am unaware of a suitable functional knee orthosis or
joint that would accomplish this. Does anyone know of possible solutions?? I
know there has been numerous inquiries regarding a weight activated locking
joint on this server, have we discovered such an animal? And if so what are
people's experiences of it?
Best regards
Mark Raabe, Dip. App. Sci. P&O
Orthotist/Prosthetist
OrthoSynergy Pty. Ltd.
Citation
Mark Raabe, “Knee Extension Orthosis,” Digital Resource Foundation for Orthotics and Prosthetics, accessed November 8, 2024, https://library.drfop.org/items/show/216918.
